by Oscar DASS | Nov 18, 2021 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths, Secondary Science
Now that we have revised the basic skills in Maths, we are preparing to ask the deeper questions such as why do i need Maths and where do we use this? Deeper focus into how rules and patterns are created and where it has meaning is also constructed. Please continue...
by Andrew JOHNSON | Nov 18, 2021 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8
In English we have reading ‘ The Outsiders’ by S.E. Hinton. Students have completed analyses of the major characters in the novel in order to complete the first summative assessment. They have also inquired into literary devices, particularly the way in which the...
by Margot SIMONDS | Nov 17, 2021 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Library
A big thank you to all families that participated in our first Scholastic Book Club Order! We were able to add 12 new titles to our library and the students are thrilled! The books have already all been checked out! We have also added some exciting new books in Arabic...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Nov 17, 2021 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
In Grade 8, the students have been learning about the musical forms of Blues and Jazz, and how they connect culturally to the Civil Rights Movement in the US. The students have been looking at the structural differences between the two styles, and diving into the...
by Oscar DASS | Nov 11, 2021 | Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths, Secondary Science
Being present in your children’s life is crucial now – more than ever. With the impact that Covid has had, we are yet to truly understand the effects on children. They need all our love and support and guidance. Firm and loving but not harsh and...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Nov 10, 2021 | Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Music, The Grades
Learning to play an instrument has benefits beyond just making a pleasing sound. There are social/emotional benefits, as well as leadership and listening skills, teamwork, and building confidence and self-discipline. And some studies show that playing in a musical...
